Master craftsman Dale Nish taught me how to make an amazing wood-hinge for boxes.  A wooden dowel is cut into segments, a shallow hole is drilled in the center of each dowel and a small pin is inserted into the hole for the dowel segments to pivot on.

I've made thousands of boxes using this style of hinge and I have designed four drill jigs to precisely drill the hole in the center of dowel segments (the most difficult task).  These jigs are available as a complete kit or as individual drill jigs.  

Wood-Hinge Drill Kit (Imperial) Without Rods: 

• My imperial sized kit allows you to drill 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch size holes in 1/4 inch,  1/2 inch, 3/8 inch, and 3/4 inch diameter dowels.

• Kit includes 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch drill bit holders; 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, and 3/4 inch drill jigs; 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch drill bits; and a 1/16 inch Allen wrench.

• 1/16 inch drill bit is used with 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch diameter dowels.

• 1/8 inch drill bit is used for the 1/2 inch and 3/4 inch diameter dowels.

• Opposing set screws hold the drill bit securely and allow for adjustment of the hole depth.

• Rod kits are available for separate purchase. 

• You may also like to purchase a copy of my video "Wood-Hinge Box" which shows you step-by-step how to build a wood-hinge box and use my drill jigs to create a wood-hinge.